Richard Holman

Serial Killer

Richard Holman: The .22 Caliber Killer

Background

Richard Holman, born on August 20, 1961, in East St. Louis, Illinois, became infamous for his involvement in a series of violent crimes during the late 1970s. Alongside his accomplice, Girvies L. Davis, Holman participated in multiple robberies and murders across Illinois between 1978 and 1979. The duo earned the moniker "The .22 Caliber Killers" due to their use of .22 caliber firearms in their crimes.

Criminal Activities

Holman's criminal activities, in collaboration with Davis, were marked by brutal robberies that often culminated in murder. Their primary motive appeared to be robbery, with a ruthless approach to eliminating witnesses. Below is a detailed account of their confirmed victims:

• December 8, 1978: Frieda Mueller, 78 - Mueller was fatally shot during a robbery where her television set, billfold, and checkbook were stolen. Although Davis and Holman were implicated, they were never tried for this murder.
• December 22, 1978: Charles Biebel, 89 - Biebel, who used a wheelchair, was shot in his trailer home. The assailants stole watches, a billfold, firearms, and a television. Holman was identified as the shooter in this incident.
• May 12, 1979: John Oertel, 84 - Oertel was both shot and stabbed in his trailer. Davis was identified as the shooter, with Holman assisting in the robbery.
• July 13, 1979: Esther Sepmeyer, 83 - Sepmeyer, a blind woman, was executed while praying beside her bed. Items stolen included a lawnmower, antique radio, stereo, television, and a .22-caliber rifle. Holman was identified as the shooter in this case.
• August 30, 1979: Frank Cash, 21 - During a botched robbery at an auto parts store, Cash was shot and killed. The store owner, James Ostman, was also shot but survived. Davis and Holman were apprehended following this incident.

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Confirmed Victims: (5)

Frieda Mueller Age: (78), Date of Death: 1978-12-08

Survivors:

James Ostman , Date of Attack: 1979-08-30

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